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    • May 13, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Cruising From Florida Keys To Cape Sable (Southwestern mainland Florida)

      The two messages below were copied from the “GL” (Great Loop) mailing list. Both were in response to a question about what cruisers could expect while cruising through the Florida Bay waters between the Florida Keys (Marathon or Channel Five) to Cape Sable (south of Marco Island and Everglades City).

      Florida Bay usually isn’t too bad with an east wind because there is so much shallow water upwind of you. There are two strategies that you might consider.
      1. Leave early in the morning. Like at first light. The wind is usually less in the morning.
      2. From Islamorada, go to Old Dan Bank, then Through the “Yacht Channel” at Arsenic Bank and then past Sprigger, Schooner and Oxfoot Banks on your way to East Cape at Cape Sable. It only about 15 miles from Islamorada to Yacht Channel and then less than 20 miles to East Cape. The course is generally NWish so you should have a good trip, even in 20 kts.
      Regards,
      Randy Pickelmann
      MORNING STAR

      The water will be choppy but doable. The biggest problem between Islamorada and the southern tip of FL will be seeing the crab pots in the choppy water. After you get off the southern tip of FL you can hug the coast and have smooth water all the way into Shark River. From Shark to Goodland should also be fine in those east winds, you will run out of the crab pots for the most part and have pretty smooth water.
      Been there, done that,
      Todd & Brenda Lanning
      Life’s2Short
      1985 40′ Oceania Trawler

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    • May 7, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Redfish Pass (between Captiva and North Captiva Islands (near St. M. 13.5)

      Redfish Pass is an inlet that cuts out towards the briny blue between Captiva and North Captiva Islands. I’ve been sounding this pass for 18 years. Sometimes it’s been shallower, sometime deeper, sometimes the marks have been more numerous, other times less. Looks like this channel is now passable, at least according to Captain Power, but always watch out for future shoaling. Note that Captain Power’s message below contains superb, very useful navigational info!

      Subject: Redfish Pass
      Cruising News: This Pass is easily navigable. If coming off the ICW, enter the South Seas Plantation channel off of ICW #38 and pick up their # 24, but NOTE that these marks are for the Pass, so keep red to port. This channel was a minimum of 6 feet or more. Proceed past the resort and follow the markers. Depths range from 7 to about 30 feet right at the Pass. The outer marks in the Gulf, going out are floating marks. Number 1, the outermost mark was at 26 degrees 33.187′ N, 82 degrees 12.699′ W.
      David S Power

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Redfish Pass

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    • May 4, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Uninvited Passenger

      Here’s a little story from Ted Jones, former editor and co-owner of the late, great and much lamented “Coastal Cruising” magazine. This tale signifies to me why we all cruise. Who else could have such an experience but cruisers, and Ted has written it so very well!

      As dusk settled over the ocean on April 29th a land bird suddenly flew into the companionway and landed on Malla’s head as she was working in the galley. Reflexively, she brushed it away, and it flew out over the ocean again only to return, determined to find a suitable perch before nightfall. Malla identified it as a swallow. It had most likely been blown out to sea by the strong westerly winds of the previous several days. Swallows, she said require a perch before dark where they can safely spend the night. Ted was not surprised, having been visited by land birds on several occasions. They rarely survive the experience, and there seems to be no way one can help. We have tried, but the end always seems to be the same despite good intentions. Our little swallow eventually found a roosting place on the extension cord used to connect Ted’s computer equipment when we are dockside.
      Both of us were mindful of our passenger throughout the tumultuous events of the wee hours of Friday morning and were concerned for its safety. Amazingly, it put up with the contents of the ice box counter crashing to the cabin sole at one point and the noise and vibrations of the engine sometime later. It clung to it’s tenuous perch despite the constant motion.
      An hour or so after sunrise, with a `thank you’ chirp, our little bird suddenly took flight, out of the companionway, and with a quick orientation circle disappeared toward land, several miles away. We hope it made it to shore. We will never know, although we told it to say hello to Dorcas when it gets to Vermont.
      Cheers,
      Ted

      Ted’s story about the bird that took refuge reminded me of a similar incident around 1982. While wrapping up a dive trip on the wreck of the City of Richmond some 30 miles or so off the Georgetown entrance a sandpiper landed on the instrument panel’¦and refused to budge. We knew right away the poor critter must have lost it’s bearings and flew out to sea. About the time we approached the Pee Dee entrance it got reoriented and flew away to the beach. Sigh.
      Bill Norris
      (Nobody You Know) Hatteras 40DCMY

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    • May 3, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Good Words for Gasparilla Marina (Statute Mile 34)

      The entrance to Gasparilla Marina cuts east off the Western Florida ICW, immediately south of the Gasparilla Island bridge and causeway. This facility features a well sheltered harbor, and, judging from Captain Spagna’s message below, offers superior services.
      Also, besides their own on-site dining spot (described below) the Fisheries Restaurant is within easy walking distance. I can tell you from personal experience that the food here is superb!

      Admiral Deb and I give Gasparilla Marina our highest recommendation! We called via cell phone 2 days prior to arriving and talked to the Manager, Jeff. Jeff is ‘˜a prince among men’! We talked with him for several minutes about details of the marina and the surrounding points of interest. Jeff offered us the use of his car (a brand new Crown Vic) to go shopping when we got there. We’d never met him before! On arrival the staff was always very helpful, interested in our welfare and the welfare of our vessel. Their restaurant The Waterside Grill had indoor and outdoor seating, lots of large wide screen TVs and the staff was friendly and efficient. We stayed 7 days, 2/20/10 ‘“ 2/26/10, and ate 2 meals each day. The food there was far superior to the food at the local well known restaurant half a mile away. The showers were private room sized and clean. Wi-fi was fast with no connectivity problems while we were there. Easy in and out, wide fairways right on the gulf ICW.
      Lou Spagna, s/v Wu-Hsin

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Gasparilla Marina

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    • Apr 30, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Smokehouse Bay Anchorage – Marco Island

      Here’s a posting about an anchorage that I KNOW needs to be added to the Net’s “Western Florida Anchorage Directory.” My good friend, Captain Herman Diebler, who lives on Marco, has already (quite rightly) been on my case about this.
      The reason I’ve never before listed Smokehouse Bay as an overnight haven, is that having tried to sound this channel some years ago, I ran into 4-foot depths. Those of you who have anchored here, PLEASE share what depths you found, and pass along any tips about how to find the best soundings.

      We visited Smokehouse Bay in April. When entering after the Pass, you do need to hug the condo side of the channel and then follow the markers. Plenty of water and good holding. The marina is boater/dinghy friendly, which is a nice change from Marco River Marina and Factory Bay. I would recommend you do a courtesy checking with the dockmaster at Esplanade. They prefer the dinghies to be docked at certain spots. Smokehouse Bay is only about 10 minutes further in than Factory Bay and is well worth it.
      S/V Two If By Sea

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    • Apr 30, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Caledesi Island State Park Marina (north of Dunedin)

      As I recall, the entrance channel leading to Caladesi Island State Park Marina (from Hurricane Pass) can be a bit of a challenge for first timers, but otherwise, this is a pretty good facility for those who just want to get away from the maddening crowd. It lies just north of the Dunedin and the Honeymoon Island Bridge

      This is a great spot after you get in. We draw 4 1/2 and saw 5 and 4.8 going across the small bay to the marked entrance into the Park. Definitely do it on a rising tide. Great protection once you are in. Avoid the weekends as it is a popular spot for boat clubs. The 100+ slip marina was full the weekend we were there, but during the first part of the week there were only 8 boats. The fairways are narrow and become more so after the 30+ powerboats and sailboats are in the slips.
      S/V Two If By Sea

      Subject: Hurricane Pass
      Cruising News: We just visited Caladesi Island State Park which is near Hurricane Pass, north of Dunedin. Although we did not use it, we saw several sailboats going in and out of it. We talked to one boat who uses it regularly, drawing 4.3\’. He told use that the markers are accurate and he saw nothing less than 6\’.
      David S. Power

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    • Apr 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Royal Palm Marina (on Lemon Bay, south of Venice, near St. M. 46.5)

      New owners huh, sounds promising!

      We, and 5 other boats, spent the night of April 15 at the Royal Palm Marina. It is under new management and the new owners are bending over backwards to help cruisers. They have opened an on-site restaurant, all the facilities were very clean, and they even presented each captain with a bottle of Cabernet at check-in. The service was outstanding the whole time we were there.
      Chet Parham

      Chet
      Thank you for the kind words. Boating is all about having fun, seeing new places and meeting new people. We’re glad you had a good time and look forward to being your host again. To help anyone else who may be looking for us ‘“ we’re at ICW Mile Marker 30 in Englewood.
      Dale Wentzel

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Royal Palm Marina

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    • Apr 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Gulfport Municipal Marina (near Statute Mile 116)

      I have always been impressed with the friendly, can-do attitude at Gulfport Municipal Marina. You must leave the Waterway, and cruise up a marked channel to Boca Ciega Bay to access this facility, but many will find the trip worthwhile!

      Stored by boat here a few times while cruising. Secure fenced facility, floating transient docks. not really close to shopping. One of the cheaper marina’s around.
      Captain Sterling

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Gulfport Municipal Marina

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    • Apr 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Little Marco Island Anchorage (north of Capri Pass and Marco Island)

      The Little Marco Island Anchorage is accessed from the unofficial waterway stretching from Capri Pass and Marco Island, north to Naples. This one of the best anchor down havens in this region. Give it your most serious consideration!

      Love the anchorage! Always stop here.
      Quiet, except for weekends. In a no wake zone if you go all the way down. Good holding , excellent protection, nice views. Beaches.
      Captain Sterling

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For The Little Marco Island Anchorage

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    • Apr 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Cape Sable Anchorage (Extreme Southwestern Florida)

      Any of you who have perused the Net’s “Western Florida Anchorage Directory,” which lists overnight havens in a south to north format, may have noticed that the first anchorages listed lie off Cape Sable. These are TRULY wide open anchorages, and I’ve always wrestled with the thought of whether I should even list them as potential havens at all. I would value the input of any cruiser on this subject. Just click the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below, and share your thoughts!

      Miles of Great Beaches and shelling!
      Pick you [fair weather] day as you are exposed, and you also in the Everglades National Park.
      Captain Sterling

      I single-handed Wu-Hsin along the Gulf coast of FL some years back in late August. I found the holding off the north cape at Cape Sable to be solid and protection from the prevailing SE winds excellent. We are home ported in Punta Gorda now with plans to sail south to the Keys and beyond. The Cape Sable anchorages are on our list of preferred anchorages assuming the winds are from the East-anything.
      I forgot to mention that in the summer time the mosquitoes are thick as pea soup but if you get some way on they are not a problem
      Louis F. Spagna

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For The Cape Sable Anchorages

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    • Apr 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Cedar Key – Northwest Channel (Florida Big Bend Region)

      Cedar Key, not personally my favorite port of call in the Flroida’s Big Bend region, is served by two channels. The Seahorse Key channel makes in from the Gulf of Mexico on a more or less west to east axis. There is an unbelievable “S” turn in this passage, which, even if you know it’s there, can still lead to your keel meeting up with the bottom.
      The Northwest Channel, which is subject of Captain Roussel’s note below, is convenient for vessels southbound along the Big Bend coastline, but, as you will see, there has been some shoaling along the way in this passage.

      We came out the Cedar Key Northwest Channel on 4/20/10. I believe that it is possible that there has been some additional shoaling. However, this is in a fairly narrow area between markers 20 and 22. I did some sounding from the dinghy the day before and found from the dinghy that the best water was on the `red side’ of the channel as the Dickersons’ found. When we departed I anticipated more depth based on the soundings but `bumped’ while trying to hug the reds. Not sure if I missed a spot in the dinghy or if the winds the night before had lowered the water a bit. We draw about 4’8’³ and the predicted tide was a 2.5′ intermediate high when we left. We spoke to a Sea Tow captain the day before and he said we should not have a problem on a high high, but would only give a maybe on the intermediate high. We confirmed the maybe.
      Bill Roussel
      Nena II
      Island Packet 35

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    • Apr 12, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Okeechobee Waterway and Western Florida Cruising

      Wow, there’s all sorts of great cruising info in Captain RB’s message below, concerning both the Okeechobee Waterway, and cruising the Western Florida coastline from Fort Myers south to Boca Grande!

      Subject: Fl trip
      Cruising News: I just got back from a spring break cruise with the family and thought I would share my observations. We left Stuart at 10AM and arrived at Ft Myers at 8PM. We stayed at the Ft Myers Yacht Basin which was an easy and pleasant walk to the happening Downtown seen. Had a very good meal at Delicious things. Left the next morning for Boca Grande and had a beautiful ride and found the Miserable Mile not so miserable. Stayed at Boca Grande Marina and while it was expensive it was nice and clean. I draw 5 feet and am very concerned with running aground and I did not have any issues with the channel. I went 50 feet past Green 7 and made my turn to Boca Grande Marina. You can see the shoal which helps. We then enjoyed Boca Grande for 2 days. Rode bikes and dinghied to the north end of the island where Uncle Henry’s Marina is. The water is beautiful there but it is a ways from the village and might be a challenge for the first timer bringing in a deep draft boat. We left Boca for Tween Waters on Captiva and stopped at Cabbage Key for lunch. Plenty of water for a 5 foot draft. They do not allow dogs on the island which is an issue for us. We ate lunch and walked the trails (without the dogs) and it is a really beautiful/natural island. Then we went to Tween Waters. There was a shallow spot by Red 4 but you can see the shoal on each side of the channel and at least can have the boat at idle speed. I believe we carried 6 feet through that spot. Tween waters is a long walk from the shops and restaurants but if you have a dinghy you can dinghy towards Sanibel on this mangrove lined creek and end up at a beautiful pass/inlet. Also I called Bailey\’s Grocery and Hardware(on Sanibel) to see if they would pick us up at Tween Waters and let us shop and bring us back and to my surprise they were happy to do so with no charge for the ride although I tipped the driver. Very good fresh seafood and bakery. On the way back to Stuart we stopped in Clewiston at Roland Martin’s marina and ate at the Clewiston Inn (they picked us up and the food was delicious and surprisingly reasonable.) Martins Marina was very friendly maybe a tad run down. Overall the Okeechobee had plenty of water. The worst section is between the Stuart bascule bridge and Riverwatch Marina. We fueled up at Harborage Marina and pumped out and the staff is very friendly and didn’t mind if we hung out to wait for the tide to come up for my white knuckle journey up the Manatee Pocket to A&J Boatworks for some work. I recommend A&J they did a fair amount of work on my boat and did it on time and on budget. Hope this info helps others as others info on this website has helped me.
      RB

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    • Apr 12, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Downtown Tampa Dockage (Hillsborough River)

      The author of the note below is quite correct. I did not know that transient dockage was available in downtown Tampa. Some years ago, the marina there on Harbor Island was shut down. Apparently that situation has now changed. If anyone has more info on this facility, PLEASE click the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below, and share your information.

      Currently cruising Tampa Bay and Cruising guide to W Fla 7th ed is a good resource. Guide says no longer any good dockage dntn Tampa but there is: Tampa convention ctr has excellent municipal boating facility: floating docks, all transient, deep water. Centrally located (cut D dead ends there). No elec or water, but conv ctr has bathrooms. $1 per foot, 72 hour limit. 1st come but we were only overnight boat there. Marjorie Park recommended it and we enjoyed our stay there.
      drsull

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    • Apr 11, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Glowing Report on Naples Mooring Field (hard by Naples City Pier)

      After several, earlier negative reports on the Naples Mooring Field, it’s certainly nice to hear about a very positive experience here.

      Subject: mooring field, Naples, FL
      Cruising News: We have just returned from a 4 day stay in the mooring field of Naples, FL. We drive a 37′ Sea Ray EC. The city of Naples has 12 new mooring balls divided into two different fields adjacent to the city dock. There are 6 near the main dock and 6 near the Naples Yacht Club. The dockmaster told us he tries to fill the closer field first because it’s closer to everything. We were told we had to supply our own pennant/line for the mooring ball before we could attach our boat to it. The city also provides a nice dinghy dock for transient use. They were dredging the entrance to Gordon Pass on our visit there, but getting in was no problem at all. We did not get hassled the whole time we were there, as others have complained about. Our time there was very enjoyable.
      Bob Shaw

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To The Approxomate Location of the Naples Mooring Fields

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    • Apr 5, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Gasparilla Island/Boca Grande Bayou Anchorage (near St. M. 28.5)

      We just love dropping the hook in the Gasparilla Island/Boca Grande Basin anchorage. It’s a easy dinghy trip ashore to the county docks, and all the DELIGHTS (and there are MANY) of Boca Grand are only a two block walk away.
      There are caveats to consider, however, First, there is a growing tongue of shoals on the outer entrance channel to be concerned with (though that is more a problem for those cruisers visiting otherwise wonderful Boca Grande Marina), and a number of resident craft take up quite a bit of the available space in the basin anchorage.
      However, if you can get through the entrance cut, and can find space to drop the hook, it doesn’t get much better than this!

      One of the nicest anchroages in SW Florida, or maybe anywhere, is Boca Grande. You enter from the bayside off of Charlotte Harbor. Then turn right into a sort of bayou. The water is thin at the turn but opens out to a nice anchorage. Drop your anchor in the middle and then back down and tie your stern to the mangroves.
      There is a public dinghy dock opposite the mangroves. An easy 1/2 mile walk takes you to the cutsy town of Boca Grande with a few restaurants, a tiny grocery and a decent HW store.
      David

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Boca Grande/Gasparilla Island Basin Anchorage

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    • Apr 5, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Anchorages On and Near Manatee River (off southwestern Tampa Bay)

      LOTS of good info about where to drop the hook on the Manatee River, and points nearby!

      Around the Bradenton/Palmetto area, try the north side of the Manatee river off Emerson Point to be off an unpopulated shore (nice mangroves). you’ll have some tidal current, but not bad, just prepare for the swing and wind versus current happenings. Opposite side of river is also a good anchorage, but it is more crowded and populated on shore. The anchorage off the Regatta Pointe Marina is real rolly from boat traffic, and holding is acceptable but soft.
      Have not tried it because of the draft of my old sailboat (6′), but a great trawler anchorage would be in Terra Ceia Bay near Palmetto, on the East side of Bird Key. On weekends, usually a few boats, on the week days you may have it to yourself. Some friends anchored there and loved it. Isolated, but if that is what you like, you’ll love it. When we get a trawler, that’s one of the first places we will go.
      Have fun.
      Rudy

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For DeSoto Point Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Snead Island Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For McKay Point Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Hooker Point Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Palmetto Waterfront Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Bradenton Waterfront Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Terra Ceia Bay – Bird Key Anchorage

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    • Apr 5, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Johnson Bay Anchorage (off inside passage from Marco Island to Naples)

      The anchorage Captain Stone refers to in his note below, we term the “Johnson Bay Anchorage” in the Net’s “Western Florida Anchorage Directory.” Whatever you call it, this is indeed a good spot to drop the hook, IF you don’t plan on going ashore at Marco Island.

      If you decide to stop in the Marco Island area I’ll share info on an anchorage there that I picked up from another T & T contributor a couple of years ago.
      Take a look at a spot a short distance north of Marco Island along the channel between Naples and Marco Island, NW of R 14 (25 59.972N, 081 44.564W). It’s not very impressive on the chart, but is beautifully protected by mangroves and shallows, has great holding, and there is plenty of room for two or three boats. IMHO it’s far superior to the commonly recommended spot in Factory Bay, with its sloppy mud poor holding. The downside is that there no easy dinghy access to shore or facilities. Also, there is some wave action from passing boats in the channel, but that all stops at dark, since those channel markers are not lighted. Was even able to get fair wifi from some source there.
      Dan Stone
      St. Pete

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Anchorage Listing For Johnson Bay Anchorage

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    • Apr 3, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Big Pass and New Pass “Not Recommended” (Sarasota, near St. M. 72)

      The question and answer exchange below is copied from the Net’s “Ask Your Neighbor” section (/category/ask-your-neighbor/). Captain Samet’s note confirms what some of us have long known, namely, that both of Sarasota’s inlets are perennially in poor condition!

      We are departing Ft. Lauderdale headed to the northern Gulf Coast next week and one of our intended stops is Sarasota. Is New Pass the better to use between Big Pass and New Pass, or should both be avoided? I wouldn’t attempt either in questionable conditions, but assuming fair weather and daylight can either be reasonably run without local knowledge.
      Thanks.
      Reed
      M/V Cahoots

      Neither are recommended. The suggestion is that Big Pass is okay to exit on a radial of 210 degrees from marker 7, but 7 has been moved from a previous location,so it is impossible to plot the starting point to go in.
      I suggest you enter in Venice inlet to the south or go to the north end of LBK and go in Longboat Key Pass.
      Norman Samet

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    • Mar 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Visiting Cayo Costa (near St. M. 25)

      Cayo Costa is one of the most delightful barrier islands on the Western Florida coastline. And, not the least of reasons for that is this isle is a Florida State Park, and completely protected from development. What a delight is is to anchor in Pelican Bay, dinghy in to the park dock, and them walk across the isle to the beach. It doesn’t get any better than this folks!

      BTW, there is a fee for daytrippers to Cayo Costa, San Pedro and probably others that I have not been to yet (finally got a small boat here. and the winter has been too cold for the crew, so have not been
      around much). An honor box asks for $2 per person, which is double what it was last year.
      What gems. At Cayo Costa there may only be a few dozen folks in 2500 acres with miles of unbuilt beach. San Pedro similar, only room for 10 boats and the slips are always full, but that still means only a
      few dozen visitors.
      Bob

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Pelican Bay Outer Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Pelican Bay Park Service Docks Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Pelican Bay – Punta Blanca Island Anchorage

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    • Mar 29, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      GREAT List of “Friendly” Mooring Places

      Captain Jim Quince has done the cruising community a HUGE favor by putting together a list of “Friendly Mooring Places,” which are usually, but not always, free. Of course, Captain Jim’s list goes beyond the Southeastern USA waters we deal with here on the Cruisers’ Net, but there’s plenty of info here concerning “friendly” places from North Carolina to New Orleans.

      The list of free docks, etc. is now the Friendly Moorings List online at :

      http://friendlymooringslist.blogspot.com/

      Thanks to all of you that have provided input to the list. It has been updated almost daily since I first posted it and has had many additions and revisions. If I already have sent you a copy of the list, I suggest you delete that list as an out of date list and use this one. You can cut and paste it into a new document if you prefer….no strings attached!
      I will continue to add to the list as new information is provided and as we are lucky enough to visit many more places on the list. Please do send any information you think is valuable to other cruisers. I am also including good value stops with relatively low costs like some FL State Parks and Mooring Fields. (Note that we rarely eat at restaurants due to Vaughn’s food allergies. If you know of restaurants with dock space, tell me so I can include them too.)
      This Friendly Mooring List will hopefully be a good outcome from the change of status for the Venice “free” (overnight) dock!!
      Thanks, Jim

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